Ferg
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cobra 4 Cobra 4: Presser Foot, Needle, and Bobbin Problems
Ferg replied to Philip Crabtree's topic in Leather Sewing Machines
Philip, I don't have a Cobra but I know many folks have them. I believe you are going to do one of two things, return it for adjustment, have a sewing machine mechanic that knows how to work on industrial machines, look it over. Steve is always good to help folks that have trouble. Give him another shout. You will probably need to start from the beginning of the adjustments. BTW: Are you certain no one attempted to use the machine while you were gone? Ferg -
Having nothing to do with leather in particular,
Having grown up on a farm many years ago we had five beautiful Percheron horses including a stud.
We done most of the farming on our 72 acres with the horses and were taught how to care for them and use them at a very early age.
I can still smell the harness and the unique smell draft horses have.
We have one of the largest Amish communities about three hours drive from our home. They have gotten so I can talk to them, probably because I am as old as they are. lol They will allow me to photograph their horses if I don't get any of their folks in the photo.
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Thanks for that little tidbit, Ferg. I am a Percheron person myself, although I'll acquire a Belgian every now and again. I'm always interested to hear stories like yours. While I grew up on a farm, my folks were NOT horse people. My father got us a pony when I was about 5, followed by another a couple years later, and I think he's regretted it ever since. We always had saddle horses around after that, and I worked horses professionally after I got out of high school for a few years. I made the switch to draft horses about 12 years ago, after raising a team of quarter horse geldings that I broke to drive as a team. Very soon going down the road was not nearly enough. I had to get more horsepower and actually DO something with the horses. Between my boyfriend Charlie and myself, we wintered over 140 head this past winter. He's a red roan Belgian guy, but I still favor a good, classic type Percheron. I've attached a picture of the yearlings, I think there were 34 or so, and we had about that many two year olds as well. It doesn't leave either one of up much time to "play" with the horses anymore:-)
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Oh I guess I did get the pic of the 2 yr olds to load. First it wouldn't. Yard conditions were horrible all winter. Freeze and thaw, rain, then snow, repeat.
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Great photos! We had two totally black Percherons, MAJOR and DAN. Dan lived to be 26 if I remember correctly, he was sway backed, gentle, worked like a dream, and we rode the old "Natural Saddle" whenever we got the chance. Major was a big, shiny, and beautiful young gelding that stood on my feet in the stall when I tried to get a bridle on him. Never hurt me, he was just having fun. "NICK SETTLEMIER" was a dappled gray stallion. My older brother and I would get on him while he was in his "chamber". We had woods and a spring fed stream running through our property. Nick never failed to give us a fabulous ride until he decided to get rid of us. He just laid down in the Creek! FANNY was the mama of Major and Prince. Fanny was dappled roan as was Princess.
I still love them and can stroke almost all I meet without a problem. At going on eighty three years I allow folks like you to care for and feed them. LOL
That you so much for memories brought to the fore.
Ferg
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Wiz, From his e-mail address I would say he lives in the Cincinnati area. lol BTW: zachste don't post your e-mail on any forum. Ferg
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I have the flat blade and the cone shape from Tandy. They both work well and take a little "Finesse" to make a great edge, without Heating the edge afterward. Ferg
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The bell knife must be sharper than anything you can normally imagine, especially when trying to skive already thin leather. I have a skiving machine and have, quite frankly stopped skiving the thin leather. I prefer doing it with one of my round knives the Knipper made for me. I can accomplish a much better skive on the thin stuff and do it more quickly without worrying about the "tear out". Thin leather stretches. I have been able to do some by holding onto the leather from both sides/edges, it simply isn't worth the expense of wasting what is usually expensive leather plus the time involved. Ferg
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Where can I find a Oval punch to make this design?
Ferg replied to Beardedbandana's topic in Suppliers
If you do not expect a return order you could have a mallet die made. If the customer thinks they may need more later, you may wish to invest in a clicker die. Requiring more investment on your end of course. ferg -
I can usually get my head around most changing things, this isn't one of them. Sorry, Johanna, I simply do not like the new format at all. Ferg
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Cheap hide! What is that old saying? You get what you pay for. Sorry, this often happens with cheap hides no matter where they come from. Ferg
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recommended stamps Engraver turned Leather worker
Ferg replied to EngraverGuy's topic in Leatherwork Conversation
Love it!!! Have always enjoyed looking at this fabulous art form. I have never been talented enough to do the work you have accomplished. Leatherwork should be a cinch for you in the carving field. I have some of the Gomph Hackbarth tools, they are very good tools and that set is a good place to begin. Ferg -
Electrathon, I agree with you. It has been 63 years since I first picked up a leather tool or leather to make something. I laced everything I made, never dreamed of a sewing machine although I had a friend in the parachute loft sew heavy leather soles on slippers or moccasins I made. I love to sew/stitch by hand, arthritis does not allow much of that anymore. I love my three sewing machines although they can drive you bonkers some times. Folks on this forum do fabulous work by hand and with machinery. I have a knife for my large CNC machine that I can cut patterns or the leather pieces for a project. That will give you goose bumps to watch. lol Evolution pertains to all walks of life. If you like doing the craft the old ways, have at it. Personally, I like a mixture of all. Ferg
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There is a company in India who manufactures steel rule equipment. You would probably receive better shipping from them than the USA. BTW: Original post is quite old, I doubt if what you were enquiring about is still available. Ferg
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I was in the Cincy Tandy Saturday. They have about 15 lisaro hides left, they have them in a wire container so they are useless. Scratches etc. Asking $99 each for them, I gave about $25 less than that last summer. I did buy a nice smooth grain, soft cow hide in a good medium brown color at 2 oz to 3 oz. Also, a very nice blue Minelli hide. This Tandy has more leather and accessories stock than most of the stores I have been in. Clean store also. Ferg
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Hi Mike,
Haven't communicated for some time. How are you and Mom Kat doing?
My wife goes into surgery this coming Thursday for cancer surgery. We are "Rattled" but hopeful.
Marion Ferguson
Ferg
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Denise had her surgery today with excellent results. No Chemo, radiation for about three weeks every day.
Unusual and very rare cancerous mass in one breast. Took a couple lymph nodes, they look good, they will do further testing on both.
ferg
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Thanks, Ferg, for the update, . . . that MADE my day,
Just goes to show that prayer is still working. Give her a hug for all of us, . . . tell her there were a lot of folks out there praying for her.
I'll pass on the good news to all our prayer partners, they too will be happy and relieved.
May God bless,
Dwight
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That is GREAT news Ferg!!! Really perked my day up as it is cloudy with a piddling little drizzle out here in the desert today. Kind of like a shaft of sunlight kame shooting thru because of the news. mike
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Yes, one hide, very expensive. Some of the best leather you will ever own. If they have what you want in stock expect 2 weeks lead time. With a special order maybe two months. Ferg
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The rolled edges are labor intensive for sure, but they give a look not possible otherwise. I actually like doing them. My powered skiver doesn't do well with already thin leather so I use one of my round knives with the leather on a piece of fairly thick glass and skive by hand. Have gotten fairly fast at it. ferg
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Skive the edges of each piece, roll the edges and glue only. Place the two pieces together gluing them and stitch. Gives two rolled edges tightly held together, they look great. ferg
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Old and smart. Anyone taking you serious has more of a problem than just looking for a "Tart". LOl ferg
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I guess some fun is FUN. Isn't this getting a little out of hand? Cute? I am not so sure. Doesn't this belong on a Dating Site? ferg
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I looked at their site. All I can say is, "WOW! Oriental folks have the touch when it comes to intricate design and perfection in their work. I only wish the miserable trash we are exposed to by the Chinese in almost every avenue of our life these days, would stop. Honestly, I think I would gladly do without. ferg
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Cincinnati Tandy had a large inventory of them last summer. Haven't really looked anywhere else. Seems I gave about $60 or $70 per hide, 6 to 8 sq.ft. Love the doggone stuff. ferg
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I have bought about eight of these hides. Afraid I cannot give you much on the tech's of it but I can tell you it is a great leather. I make cell phone cases, wallet backs, etc. with it. You can tool and stamp it. The colors are very nice. ferg
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My rotaries are definitely "Vintage". I have had at least two of them for 60+ years. Never bent or broke one, just continue dressing the copper pad so the hole is cut complete. Guess you might look for an old one.lol ferg
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Can I Have A Nude Or Nazi Banner On This Forum?
Ferg replied to ConradPark's topic in Feedback and Suggestions
What really brought this subject up? I guess I haven't been looking for anything to antagonize about. I have lived through five major wars the USA was involved in, some much worse than others. I try real hard to find good in most everything that happens. I agree that is difficult at times. ferg -
Veery nice. ferg
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Horween is maybe the only tannery doing Cordovan Shell Horse in the USA. I know of at least one Italian tannery that does it also. Horween has a video of their tannery that is educational as well as very interesting. If you haven't seen it you should. Over sixty years ago I bought Cordovan from Horween. For those not knowing what portion of Horse Hide it comes from.... The Rump of the horse. There are two shell shaped areas the cordovan is cut from. Thus: Shell Cordovan. The leather has the tightest grain of any I have used in the weights available. You cannot tool it but it will take a hot, gold, transfer as no other. Hard to come by most of the time since the high end shoe and accessory manufacturers use almost all Horween has at any given time. I have two cordovan shells I bought from Horween three years ago. I have cut an exterior for a wallet from one the other is untouched. They aren't as nice as what I used to buy. ferg
